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Curtis S. Ely

Moss Point, Mississippi

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Moss Point, Mississippi
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Shriners Hospitals for Children

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Master Chief Curtis Steede Ely, 88 passed away Wednesday Feb. 7, 2018. The retired Master Chief proudly served in the United States Navy from May 1950 to Oct. 1973. After retiring, he worked for Jackson County Port Authority for another 20 years. A Mason since 1972, he is currently a member of...

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Heaven gained a very sweet man. May you Rest In Peace with Mrs. Shirley. My love and prayers go to the family.

I had the pleasure and honor of serving with Master Chief Curtis ("Pappy" Ely for three years in the US Navy. He was a great Shipmate and friend and a wonderful mentor to so many young sailors who served under his leadership as Leading Chief of RVAH1, a Reconnaissance squadron. We deployed on the USS Saratoga to Viet Nam just before his retirement. Crossed the equator (twice) and became Shellbacks. We attended Masonic Blue Lodge meetings together in Albany Georgia and in the Philippines...

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Please accept my condolences for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but the fond memories you cherish can comfort and sustain you during this time. Matthew 11:28, 29, 30

So sorry for your loss Pam and family.